I lament the loss of that feeling of connection a little, that feeling of certainty that I'm on the right path, doing the right thing etc. that I used to have when my 'faith' was intact. I'm basically winging it and have been for some time.

Why not transfer that feeling of certainty to the breath, the Holy Spirit. All religions see Spirit as the right path that leads to doing the right thing. Google Bible and spirit. See John 4:24 for advice direct right from Jesus.

I just casually googled the following article:

http://www.breathmastery.com/spiritual-breathing-2/

And when it comes right down to it aren't we all just winging it, even Mr. Rawat.